Step into Baton live! 2026
Welcome to Baton Live! 2026 (BL'26)
Baton Live features three main components: our Family Adventure Events, the Competition, and the Awards Showcase. While we are primarily a baton and dance competition, we've designed this event to be enjoyable for the entire family. We've incorporated a variety of exciting adventures to ensure that not only your twirlers will be eager to attend, but the whole family will want to join in the fun.
Participating in Baton Live! events will enrich your stay immesurably. We have organized experiences that will test your knowledge of Universal Studios, awaken your competitive spirit, and make memories to last a lifetime.
The most exciting competition week ever!
The Baton Live Team
The Three Main components
BATON FUN FOR THE FAMILY
BATON FUN FOR THE FAMILY
BATON FUN FOR THE FAMILY
Grab your calendars and highlight all the spectacular events we've lined up before the competition kicks off! From our electrifying New Year's Eve countdown to exclusive celebrity meet-and-greets, and a slew of downright thrilling activities, there's something for the whole family to enjoy. See entry form for all the amazing offerings we have in store!
COMPETITION
BATON FUN FOR THE FAMILY
BATON FUN FOR THE FAMILY
Step into the extraordinary world of Baton Live!, where the thrill of Baton Twirling Competition blends seamlessly with captivating performance opportunities. Get ready to transcend the traditional competition setting and feel like the star of an award-winning production. Your moment of fame awaits!
AWARDS SHOWCASE
BATON FUN FOR THE FAMILY
AWARDS SHOWCASE
Lights, camera, action! Step onto the red carpet and into the Walk of Fame, where you'll experience the exhilaration of accepting a dazzling array of awards. Bask in the spotlight on the electrifying CityWalk Lagoon Stage and witness Baton Twirling at its absolute peak of excitement!
Family adventure events
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Below you will find our 4 Major Family Adventures. From December 28- January 2 there will be major and minor adventure events running throughout the day at Universals Cabana Bay Beach Resort. At the time of registration, everyone will be given The "Telegraph" which is our daily calendar of events. Not a newspaper fan... check out our social for The Morning Show, with Adi Bebo outlining all the events happening throughout the day.
Baton Fun mAJOR EVENTS
New Years Eve Celebration Dinner
Join us for our New Years Eve Buffet Dinner
Location: Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Date: December 31, 2025
New Years Eve Countdown with Karaoke
Join us for our New Years Eve Countdown and Karaoke Poolside
Location: Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Date: December 31, 2025
Amazing Race
Join us for a thrilling adventure through Cabana Bay, Universal Studios, and Universals City Walk
Start Location: Cabana Bay Beach Resort Lobby
Date: January 1, 2026
Time: 10:00 am
Game Day Bowl Tailgate
Join us for our Tailgate Party before the Game Day Bowl Competition starts
Location: Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Time: 1:00pm
Date: January 1, 2026
Awards Showcase Flash Mob
Have you always wanted to be in the show? Well now you can! You will learn our Flash Mob by video and then perform the routine at our Awards Showcase.
Practice: January 1 at 9:00 am
Performance Date: January 3 (Awards Showcase)
Curtain Call: 7:00 pm
Video will be sent to all participants.
Attire: Baton Live 2026 T-Shirt required, black leggings and sneakers. Order your T-Shirt during our pre order November 1, 2025
Competition events
Below you will find all of our Competition events. The competition portion of our event runs from January 1-3, 2026. Please note the competition takes place across 3 different venues. For full event descriptions visit the event description page.
Individual Baton Events
Miss Universal Pageant, Triple Threat Championship, Box Office Hit (Men's Solo), Freestyle, Rhythmic Twirl, Showtwirl, Solo, 2-Baton, 3-Baton, Duet, Best Appearing, Basic Strut, X-Strut, College/Highschool Feature Twirler Event (Gameday Bowl) and Military Strut
Skill Levels: Novice/Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced/Elite
Age Levels: 0-5/6-8/9-11/12-14/15-17/18+
Game Day Bowl Age/Skill Levels: HIghschool and College
Competitive age: **age as of the day of competition**
Group Baton Events
Artistic Team, Showtwirl Team, Dance Twirl Team, Twirl Team, College Majorette Team, and Trio
Skill Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Age Levels: Primary, Juvenile, Junior, and Senior
Competitive age: **Day of Competition**
Dance Events
Dance Solo, Dance Duet, Trio, Small Team, Large Team
Skill Levels:
Beginner(Less then 4 hours of training a week)
Intermediate (Less then 8 hours of training a week)
Advanced (More then 8 hours of training a week)
Age Levels:
Tot (5 years of age and under)
Jr ( 10 years of age and under)
Sr(15 years of age and under)
Sr+ (16 years of age and older)
** Groups will be calculated by average age**
Pom Pom Events
Pom Solo, Pom Duet, Pom Trio, Small Team, Large Team
Skill Levels: One level
Group Age Levels:
Jr: Average age =9.99 and below
Sr: Average age = 10.00 and higer
2026 Awards
Miss Universal Pageant Championship
Miss Universal is our pageant competition encompassing modeling in a T pattern (no baton and no interview), Solo and X-Strut for beginner, intermediate, advanced and elite divisions. Novice athletes perform a basic strut in a square.
Triple Threat Championship
Athletes participate in an Interview, Solo and 2-Baton.
The Box Office Hit - Men's Solo Championship
Exciting Men's solo championship offered for Junior and Senior athletes.
Group High Point Champions (Baton & Dance)
Highest Score received in the Group competition including trios.
Musicality Award
The recognition is designated for a solo athlete, or a team that demonstrates remarkable musicality.
Universal Photogenic
The photo that stands out the most to the judges. Can be Male or Female.
The Standing Ovation (Group)
The best overall performance delivered by a group.
The Standing Ovation (Individual)
The best overall performance delivered by an individual athlete.
5, 6, 7, 8 Dance Champion
An outstanding dance performance by an individual or duet.
The Best in the BIZ! (Coaches Award)
This award will be given to a performance demonstrating innovative ideas, and creativity, leading us into the future!
Universal's Got Talent **Talent Show Champion** (Open to all)
This award will be given to an outstanding performace in another feild other then baton and dance.
